The 1st Amendment language that has recently started appearing on your Opinion page presumably constitutes an invitation to address constitutional issues. To that end, please consider this comment on the recent Supreme Court decision of Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U. S. ____ (2015).

Among the many astounding statements contained within the Supreme Court’s rather mystifying opinion appear the following two sentences commenting on a case that invalidated laws criminalizing sexual activity between same-sex individuals…

]]>http://www.ennisdailynews.com/letters-to-the-editor/where-the-supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-decision-ultimately-leads/feed/0Tails rediscover their wag – 72 seized animals now recovering; some reunitedhttp://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/countynews/tails-rediscover-their-wag-72-seized-animals-now-recovering-some-reunited/
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/countynews/tails-rediscover-their-wag-72-seized-animals-now-recovering-some-reunited/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 22:02:58 +0000http://www.ennisdailynews.com/?p=44654Surfacing in the sad story of the seizure of 72 animals from a home in Waxahachie last week is the serendipitous tale of 12 tails who rediscovered their wag.

Judge Jackie Miller, Jr., a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, made several decisions in a Wednesday hearing following the arrest of 69-year old Gayle Justice.
The first forced her to turn over all of the animals; 68 dogs, three cats and a Macaw – long-tailed parrot, to the SPCA of Texas. Secondly, she must cover all medical and custody expenses for the seized pets.

]]>http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/countynews/tails-rediscover-their-wag-72-seized-animals-now-recovering-some-reunited/feed/0New principal has heart for Ennis, footballhttp://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/schoolnews/new-principal-has-heart-for-ennis-football/
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/schoolnews/new-principal-has-heart-for-ennis-football/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:59:41 +0000http://www.ennisdailynews.com/?p=44649Ennis Independent School District has introduced a home-grown, new principal at Ennis Junior High School in Wade Bishop.

Having recently celebrated two decades since graduating from Ennis, the 39-year old follows Ryan McCabe, who served at EJH for one year before accepting an administrative position within the EISD.

“As a product of this district,” Bishop said, “I want the students of Ennis Junior High to have a wonderful educational experience. I want them to be excited about coming to school and to literally hate leaving each day.

]]>http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/schoolnews/new-principal-has-heart-for-ennis-football/feed/0Color, technology, turtles await open house visitorshttp://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/schoolnews/color-technology-turtles-await-open-house-visitors/
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/schoolnews/color-technology-turtles-await-open-house-visitors/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:58:03 +0000http://www.ennisdailynews.com/?p=44647Colorful hallways, bright lights, adjustable basketball hoops, technology around every corner, and even some turtles swimming on the ceiling will greet Palmer ISD Elementary students when they return to school later this month.

A first look at the project will be given to the public at an open house on Monday, Aug. 3, starting at 7 p.m.

]]>http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/schoolnews/color-technology-turtles-await-open-house-visitors/feed/0B&B permit, EDC budget for commission Monday; siren tests sethttp://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/citynews/bb-permit-edc-budget-go-before-commission-monday/
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/citynews/bb-permit-edc-budget-go-before-commission-monday/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:56:53 +0000http://www.ennisdailynews.com/?p=44645When the city commission meets Monday, it will be to discuss some important issues in Ennis ranging from a budget for the Ennis Economic Development Corporation to a possible bed and breakfast permit to the city secretary’s position.

Also: Fire marshall Chad E. Wester has announced the City of Ennis will test the weather sirens on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at noon, weather permitting. Residents hearing the sirens, it is a test. Do not call the Ennis Police Department or City Hall.

]]>http://www.ennisdailynews.com/editorials/sports-cant-escape-humankind/feed/0Football recruiting is big time in Texas – 18 recent Ennis players playing at next levelhttp://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/football-recruiting-is-big-time-in-texas-18-recent-ennis-players-playing-at-next-level/
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/football-recruiting-is-big-time-in-texas-18-recent-ennis-players-playing-at-next-level/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:52:14 +0000http://www.ennisdailynews.com/?p=44639The pipeline for major colleges is once again the Lone Star State, further cementing the state of high school football south of the Red River.

According to the current Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine, Texas had 412 players signing letters of intent to Football Bowl Subdivision schools, including a nation-leading 378 from high schools. The total was an increase from the year before (392).

]]>http://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/football-recruiting-is-big-time-in-texas-18-recent-ennis-players-playing-at-next-level/feed/0Ennis volleyball tryouts begin Mondayhttp://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/ennis-volleyball-tryouts-begin-monday/
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/ennis-volleyball-tryouts-begin-monday/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:50:36 +0000http://www.ennisdailynews.com/?p=44637Players seeking to earn a place on the Ennis High School volleyball team will have a week to secure their place during tryouts at the Ensign Gym.

Over 40 players are expected to be on hand Monday, Aug. 3, for the first day. Two-a-day practices are set for 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. The week will culminate with a scheduled scrimmage at Midlothian on Friday. Team rosters will be selected after the scrimmage.

]]>http://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/ennis-volleyball-tryouts-begin-monday/feed/0Athlete of the Week – Anastasha Andradehttp://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week-anastasha-andrade/
http://www.ennisdailynews.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week-anastasha-andrade/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 21:49:21 +0000http://www.ennisdailynews.com/?p=44635Anastasha Andrade has enjoyed her share of success and high finishes for the Ennis Cross Country team. A dedicated senior, she is entering her final year in maroon.